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Today marks the official start of summer ­– and grilling season. After marinating on dozens of different types of grills, CNET and Men’s Journal editors named HALO products among the best for 2025.

Men’s Journal’s Grilling Awards highlight the best grills in major categories, with the HALO Elite1B Countertop honored as the Best Griddle for Camping – and listed as one of the Best Griddles of 2025 for Superb Smashburgers and Perfect Pancakes.

According to journalist Sal Vaglica, “A reliable, level griddle can make a camping trip. The HALO Elite can sit on just about any wood or metal table at the campsite (or on an accessory stand) so you can work at a comfortable height…Unlike a lot of full-sized griddles, the Elite is ready to connect to either a regular 20-pound propane tank or a smaller 1-pound camp-style version.”

CNET has consecutively recognized HALO in its Best Grills list. Per the reviewer, “HALO has made some excellent products over the last few years, including a pizza oven that I liked when testing, but this griddle is a stand-out product. On top of all the standard testing I do with grills, I got to take it for the first camping trip of the season and it held up like an absolute champ.”

CNET’s team of reviewers tested more than 25 types of grills for 2025, weighing factors such as fuel type, portability and price.

Steve Caravati, president, Consumer Products, Worthington Enterprises, said, “This recognition is a testament to the leadership and innovation of the HALO brand and to the quality of HALO products. It’s rewarding to see others celebrate HALO as much as we do.”

Worthington Enterprises acquired the HALO brand in February 2024. HALO is an innovative, asset-light, niche business with technology-enabled solutions catering to the changing trends of how people cook, gather and enjoy. Several of HALO’s products are designed for increased portability and can connect via wireless network or Bluetooth for mobile app-based control of cook time, grill temperature and other performance-related functions.